Creative Oceanic Announces Winners of the 1st Ever Drink Awards Scotland 2024
Creative Oceanic, powered by Oceanic Awards, has proudly announced the winners of the inaugural Drink Awards Scotland 2024. These awards celebrate the very best pubs, bars, gastropubs, and retailers across Scotland. Known for their love of a good drink, the people of Scotland have voted for their favorite establishments, making this event a significant milestone in the drinks industry.
The drinks industry has faced numerous challenges over the years, but these finalists represent the bars, pubs, and retailers that have emerged stronger through their dedication and commitment to customers. Following the success of previous events like the Food Awards Scotland, these awards further highlight the resilience and excellence within the industry.
The winners of this inaugural event were announced on Monday, May 20th, as part of an online campaign.
A spokesperson for the 1st Drink Awards Scotland 2024 said, “These awards have helped showcase the exceptional talent and creativity that define our vibrant drinks industry. We are thrilled to celebrate the dedication of the bars, pubs, and restaurants that continuously raise the bar for gastronomic experiences. We congratulate all of our winners and highly commended participants on their remarkable achievements.”
Pub of the Year
Laird & Dog Inn (Edinburgh)
Highly Commended went to MacSorley’s (Glasgow)
Bar of the Year
The Piper Whisky Bar (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to The Guildford Arms (Edinburgh)
Inn of the Year
Laird & Dog Inn (Edinburgh)
Highly Commended went to Royal Mackintosh (Dunbar)
Gastro Pub of the Year
The Boudingait (Cupar)
Highly Commended went to Red Squirrel (Edinburgh)
Best Cocktail Bar
Blue Dog (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to The Rat Pack – Piano & Cocktail Bar (Edinburgh)
Wine Bar of the Year
Billington’s of Lenzie (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to Grape & Grain (Aberdeen)
Beer Garden of the Year
The Garden Bar (Inveraray)
Highly Commended went to The Blackbird (Edinburgh)
Pet Friendly Venue of the Year
The Garden Bar (Inveraray)
Highly Commended went to The Red Deer (Glasgow)
Country Pub of the Year
The Portcullis (Stirling)
Highly Commended went to The Snow Goose (Inverness)
Family Friendly Venue of the Year
Junior’s Sports Bar and Lounge (Motherwell)
Highly Commended went to Mharsanta – Scottish Restaurant & Bar (Glasgow)
Sports Bar of the Year
Grace’s Irish Sports Bar (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to The Chanter (Edinburgh)
Irish Pub of the Year
Kitty O’Shea’s (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to Finnegan’s Wake Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
Karaoke Venue of the Year
Katie’s Bar (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to The Wellington Bar (Falkirk)
Team of the Year
Ancrum Cross Keys (Jedburgh)
Highly Commended went to Williams Bros. Brewing Co. (Alloa)
Live Music Venue of the Year
Hootananny (Inverness)
Highly Commended went to Blue Dog (Glasgow)
Best of Glasgow
Billington’s of Lenzie (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to MacSorley’s (Glasgow)
Best of Edinburgh
Red Squirrel (Edinburgh)
Highly Commended went to Panda & Sons (Edinburgh)
Best of North
Copper DOG (Aberlour)
Highly Commended went to The Auld Smiddy Inn (Pitlochry)
Best of South
Tempest Brew Co (Galashiels)
Highly Commended went to The Robert the Bruce (Dumfries)
Gin Bar of the Year
Gin71 *Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to Heads & Tales Gin Bar (Edinburgh)
Student Bar of the Year
Hillhead Bookclub (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to Kelvingrove Café (Glasgow)
Restaurant Bar of the Year
Cafe Royal (Edinburgh)
Highly Commended went to Bothy Perth (Perth)
Outstanding Pub of the Year
Crown Tavern (Burntisland)
Highly Commended went to Molly Malones (Stirling)
Microbrewery of the Year
Stewart Brewing (Loanhead)
Highly Commended went to Tempest Brew Co (Galashiels)
Hotel Bar of the Year
Royal Mackintosh (Dunbar)
Highly Commended went to Cairn Hotel (Carrbridge)
Distillery of the Year
Dalwhinnie Distillery (Dalwhinnie)
Highly Commended went to The Clydeside Distillery (Glasgow)
Best Speakeasy
Ancrum Cross Keys (Jedburgh)
Highly Commended went to Speakeasy (Glasgow)
Off Sales of the Year
Top Glass Off-Sales Delivery Service (Glasgow)
Highly Commended went to One O One Off Sales Ltd (Glasgow)
Convenience Retailer of the Year
The Scottish Gantry (Stirling)
Highly Commended went to The Spirits Embassy (Huntly)
Liquor Store of the Year
The Scottish Gantry (Stirling)
Highly Commended went to Robertsons of Pitlochry (Pitlochry)
